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A 63-year-old butcher from Spalding is aiming to conquer his fear of heights and be the first ever darts referee to call a score while jumping out of a plane. Ian Tilley plans to shout ‘180’ when flinging himself from around 12,000 feet to raise money for the fight against Prostate Cancer. The jump has twice had to be cancelled ...

A Catholic missionary has landed in South Holland to help local churches. Sister Maria Clarissa Nwadigbo to help Parish Priest Jim Burke, who oversees both St Norbert’s and Holy Trinity churches in Spalding and Holbeach respectively. Sister Clarissa moved to the UK from Nigeria in May 2004. Her first nine years were spent in the “lovely place” of Liverpool before ...

A charity tractor run in South Holland has helped two animal charities. The first run for more than a year saw a bumper amount of 50 tractors take to the roads on Sunday for a trip around South Holland. With every shape, age and size of tractor represented, £700 was raised for the Dogs Trust and the Cats Protection League. ...

A local charity and arts group is continuing to build relationships that benefit older people and those with dementia in South Holland. This week is Dementia Awareness Week and to mark it, Transported Arts has teamed-up with South Holland’s Tonic Health. Artists have held the first of several sessions throughout the week at the charity’s Tonic 44 centre in Surfleet, ...

Two sisters have been making the most of lockdown and launched a new jewellery business. Alex and Laura are from Spalding and have created Olive&Wallis – an online outlet for their own ranges. “Lots of our inspiration comes from pieces that have been handed down through our family. Keepsakes, family heirlooms and modern antiques,” said Laura Dighton who lives in ...

The community in Pinchbeck is rallying round in a bid to improve the town’s parks which have been the subject of vandalism. Last week the parish council put out a Facebook post saying that it secured funding for both Rotten Row and Leaveslake Drove Playing Fields as well and adding that it wanted to buy new equipment for Glebe Field. ...

A group that’s helping EU citizens in the area with their claims for settled status has received a financial boost as it looks to start head-to-head consultations. There’s only a few weeks for EU, EEA (European Economic Area) or Swiss citizens to complete the paperwork to be allowed to work in the UK. Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire has been running ...

A group of South Holland cyclists braved atrocious weather to cover 100 miles and raise more than £10,000 for charity. The gang of six hit the road at 5.30am on Saturday and battled wind and rain all day for their challenge. They are raising money for an appeal to build a Maternity Bereavement Suite at King’s Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital. ...

A kind-hearted schoolgirl had her long locks cut to help another child enjoy princess hair. Ena Betts (6) had never had her hair cut before but she decided that she would share it with others. She donated it to the Little Princess Trust and raised £1,200 as well. “She loves her hair cut and I think she will get a ...

A Spalding school’s breakfast club has been given a boost thanks to Kellogg’s. The Garth School has been given £1,000 by the cereal company to enhance the club and help feed children in the morning. Claire Moore, headteacher, said: “We are so grateful to receive this generous donation. “Thanks to the support from Kellogg’s we can improve our services for ...

Residents and staff at Ashwood Care and Nursing Home and St John’s Care Home in Spalding have joined the charity challenge issued by the family of Captain Sir Tom Moore. His family asked people to follow in his footsteps and come up with their own challenge based around the number 100 that they can complete over what would have been ...

The loss of a best friend has prompted a South Holland cyclist to embark on a marathon ride to raise money. Chris Peel is aiming to complete 100 miles a day for seven consecutive days and has been training hard for the event. His best friend Stephen Fennelow (pictured left) died from lung cancer four years ago but Chris has ...

A South Holland charity has not stopped working during the pandemic, but it faces a tough future if things don’t change. Ella’s Project usually collects and distributes children’s clothes, aged 0 to five, to families in need.But COVID-19 put an end to the regular role of the charity and its supporters. Thanks to the support of two local companies and ...

While the Wombles of Spalding Common continues to grow in support and numbers, a special offshoot has been created to help people with mental health issues. The first Wellbeing Womble was held at the weekend and it’s hoped to make it a fortnightly event in the Spalding area. Organised by Vanessa Browning from Community Mind Matters and Mark Le Sage, ...

A group of South Holland pupils put the world on their shoulders to celebrate Earth Day last week. A range of activities were carried out at Wygate Park Academy to mark the day which emphasised the importance of our planet and the fact it needs looking after. Children were allowed to wear blue and green clothes and some of them ...

A birthday card from the Queen and a family gathering in the garden all helped celebrate 100 years for a Pinchbeck man. John Taylor hit three figures on April 19 and was delighted to receive a card from the Queen despite being in mourning for Prince Philip. Mr Taylor and his wife, Eve, were able to celebrate in the sunshine ...

The late Capt Sir Tom Moore would have approved of the fundraising efforts at Spalding Rugby Club.Inspired by the efforts of the 100-year-old, club treasurer Peter Jullien is set for a 100 challenge of his own.Mr Jullien is marking his 70th birthday and will be completing 100 laps of the ground every day for ten days to raise money and ...

A Weston teenager’s business idea has got tails wagging and is raising money for charity.Tallulah Stamp, of Weston, has used lockdown to set up her new Lula and Pip dog treats venture.The 13-year-old had researched what goes in to the dog treats her cocker spaniel Pip likes and was surprised with how unhealthy many of the shop bought ones are.So ...

A village gym could be set for extra muscle after a planning application has been submitted for it to be extended.The Holbeach St Marks facility moved to the village hall so it could be used safely with COVID restrictions last year.And it’s proved such a hit, those behind it are looking to expand to ensure it can stay there while ...

Would you jump out of a plane for one of your colleagues? In the case of Pat Newton the answer is yes and she and ten fellow Fowler Welch employees are set to take on a parachute jump in her latest fundraiser for Parkinson’s UK.Pat (53), of Pennygate, Spalding, was diagnosed with the condition five years ago.“It was a big ...